An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Fine or delicate in meaning or intent.

Etymology (EN): M.E. sotil, from O.Fr. sotil, soutil, subtil “adept, adroit; cunning, wise; detailed,” from L. subtilis “fine, thin, delicate, finely woven,” from → sub- “under” + -tilis, from tela “web, net, warp of a fabric,” → texture.

Etymology (PE): Naqz “subtle, elegant, beautiful, excellent, good.”